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Use only one heap­
ing teaspoonful of
Schilling s Best Bak­
ing Powder to a
quart of flour.
You must use
two
teaspoonfuls of other baking powder.
coo
crowded.
Bunch varieties; that is,
plant all of one variety, close together
rather than scatter early, medium and
late varieties promiscuously through
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO FARM­ the orchard. For a family orchard a
large number of varieties is needed in
ER AND HOUSEWIFE.
order to secure a supply all through
the year and for all purposes. In a
Good Management and Care Required commercial orchard winter apples pay
to Secure Profits in Butter-Making best and four or five kinds will be suffi­
—Fruit Trees Should Be Set Out cient. Trees, like seed, cost, and so
far as can be the planting should be
Early in the Spring—Farm Notes.
done under the most favorable condi­
tions for securing a good growth.—N.
Profit and Loss in Cows.
It takes pretty good management in J. Shepherd, in Farmers’ Voice.
Ceding and care of stock and in han­
New Varieties of Potatoes.
dling the milk to secure fair profits on
From three to five years are required
the butter made, even from the better to develop seeding potatoes. As the
grades of cows. But no management, tendency of potatoes after a few years
however skillful and scientific; no ra­
cultivation is to deteriorate, it be­
tion, however well balanced, can make of
comes necessary to have new varieties
the production of butter from a very to
take their place. Most of the kinds
large number of the cows, as we find cultivated
twenty years ago are now
them on average farms, profitable at
all. Many—a great many—of the cows superseded by recent varieties. The in­
in the country do not fully pay for their troduction of the early rose marked a
keep. That is a deplorable fact, and new era in potato culture. Recent intro­
from the study of station and other ductions of value are New Queen, Ear­
reports I find that there are many such ly Essex.*Carman No. 1, Carman No. 3,
unprofitable cows, even among those Banner, Somerset and Enormous.
Early varieties of potatoes are desir­
that are considered of good blood, and
among the thoroughbreds. In a table able to escape the beetle and the blight.
published by the North Carolina Ex­ Two other advantages in an early crop
periment Station, for instance, I find are that the price of potatoes is much
the results of experiments in keeping higher than later in the season, and the
sixteen cows in 1896. Half of these land can be used for a second crop of
cows gave a net profit of from $4.52 to celery or late cabbage. I also plant
$39.36 a cow, while the other half gave squashes every third row, and get
a net loss ranging from 92 cents to about as large a yield as if no other
$15.86 a cow. The value of the butter crop had preceded it.—Maine Farmer.
was estimated at 25 cents a pound. At
The Bacon Type of Hog.
the prices which a large number of
Good judges say it is difficult to dis­
farmers receive for their butter almost tinguish between bacon hogs on foot
all these cows would have given a net fed in the Canadian method or in that
loss. This sihow.s the great need for of this country, but that the difference
weeding out our dairies. We keep far in the meat after slaughtering is quite
too many unprofitable cows. The bulle­ distinct to any one. The Canadian hog,
tin says on this .point:
fed on ground peas, barley, rye and
“From the above notes and the tables shorts, makes leaner bacon, which sells
showing condensed record of the cows in England about 4 cents higher per
on the experiment farm it will appear pound than the corn-fed bacon of the
plain to every reader that there are United States. The time, will come
some cows in this herd that do not pay when reliable feeders of our country
for their food. This has been apparent will establish a reputation for their
for some time, but some have not been hogs that will give them an advantage
culled out before thé end of thè year’s in price nearly, if not quite, as large as
record in order to give time, after the that given to the Canadian feeder.
trouble from epizootic abortion was Corn feeding will continue just as cer­
over, for cows to resume a normal flow tainly as corn producing will continue,
•of milk, thus avoiding„.hasty judgment and wherever corn is raised it will go
•and, consequently, erroneous work. A into hogs; but the other feeds with
strong example, in this line of feeding which the Canadians obtain such su­
at .cost should set farmers to thinking, perior results can also be produced
and weighing feed and milk, and using here and made as profitable, in many
the Babcock tester in earnest.”—Farm localities, as to feeders in that coun­
and Fireside.
try. The difference in qualities of dif­
ferent bacons, it, is now generally con­
Setting Out Trees in Spring.
When trees are to be set out in the ceded, is the result of feeding quite as
spring it is quite an item to get thé much as it is the result of breeding, and
work done as early as possible. When- there will be an increase in the num­
it can be done, everything should be ber of those who will discriminate in
made ready so that at the first favora­ favor of what is coming to be known
ble opportunity the planting may be as the “bacon” type, and when they
done. Trees never should be set out know that they are getting what they
when the ground is frozen or too wet want, will be willing to pay the differ­
ence in price for it.—Texas Stock and
to readily work into good condition.
While trees may grow when properiy Farm Journal.
cared for if set out late in the spring,
The Subsoiling Question.
trees set out earlier will nearly always
Sub-soiling has always been, more or
do better. In many cases the ground less of a bugbear to American farmers.
may be plowed during the winter and, In fact, there are many localities in
If needed, a good dressing of manure which it would not be a very easy mat­
given. The orchard can be carefully ter to find a sub-soil plow, if you wish­
planned out and a stake set where each ed to see or borrow one. The beet-sugar
tree is to be planted. While it is al­ and sugar-beet agitation has now
ways advisable to label each tree it is brought the subject to the front. The
also a good plan to make a plan of the capitalists who are ready to put their
orchard on paper, so that in case the money into expensive sugar factories
label on the tree gets lost the variety insist on it that the beet growers sub­
can readily be identified. Having this soil their land before engaging in beet
work done in advance will help matters culture. It is well known, and the ex­
materially in getting the planting done perience of European beet-sugar mak­
in good season. In a well drained or ers and beet growers testifies that su­
-porous soil in many cases the holes for gar beets are very sensitive to the in­
the trees may be dug, thus saving still fluence of deficiency in moisture, and
more time, but in a stiff clay or hard­ under adverse conditions in this respect
pan soil this may not always be advisa­ will fail to develop the percentage of
ble, as the holes may hold water and saccharine matter that is absolutely
delay rather than help in early plant­ necessary for fullest success in sugar-
ing.
making. The main root and the root
In planning the orchard give the trees fibers must have a chance to reach well
plenty of room. Better have the trees down into a stratum of perpetual mois­
a little too far apart than to have them ture—and this necessity has led to the
practice of sub-soiling beet lands. Of
course, where the sugar-beet is thus
benefited, other crops will reap some
benefit also, and, indeed, there are a
large proportion of our soils which it
would pay as well to subsoil, whether
we grow sugar beets or other crops.—
And consider that in addressing Mrs.
Pinkham you are confiding your private Farm and Fireside.
THE FARM AND HOME
Stop! Women,
ills to a woman—a woman whose ex­
perience in treating woman’s diseases
is greater than that of any living phy­
sician, male or female.
You can talk freely to a woman when
it is revolting to relate your private
troubles to a man; besides, a man does
not understand, simply because he is a
man.
MRS. PINKHAM’S STANDING
INVITATION.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are re­
ceived, opened, read, and answered by
women only. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to a woman.
Thus has been established the eternal
confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and
the women of America which has never
been broken. Out of the vast volume
of experience which she has to draw
from, it. is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
will help your case. She asks nothing
In return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands.
Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very
foolish if she does not take advantage
of this generous offer of assistance.
TION.
SI
.07' I
A New Milk Process.
A process has been invented in
France for the sterilization of all fer­
mentable liquids by means of compress­
ed oxygen. The liquids, in a closed ves­
sel, are subjected to a current of gase­
ous oxygen, proportioned in volume to
the quality and quantity of liquid to
be sterilized. The inventor claims that
by this process milk can be kept indefi­
nitely. He is enabled to prepare a very
healthful and agreeable drink, “cham-
pagnized” milk. The milk must ’ first
be skimmed. Then the necessary sweet­
ening and the desired flavor added. The
whole is placed in a closed vessel and
sterilized by a current of oxygen gas,
then “champagnized” by the introduc­
tion of the necessary amount of car­
bonic acid gas. The result is a re­
freshing, healthful drink which keeps
fresh indefinitely.—Portland Tran­
script.
Protecting Trees from Mice.
WILL
ACT
AS
WEEKLY
ONE.
MARKET
LETTER.
| England and Japan Combine to Resist^ Trade Conditions in the Leading Cities
of the World-
Russia’s Encroachments in China.
New York, March 16.—A dispatch
to the Herald from Tokio says: The
| Herald correspondent learns on un­
questionable authority that Japan is a
party to the negotiations now going on
between England and Russia at St.
Petersburg, and that while no alliance
exists between England and japan,
they have a definite understanding and
are acting in harmony. A high diplo­
matic official said:
“You may say positively that Japan
will back up England against Russia,
and if England maintains a firm atti­
tude, all immediate danger of war is
passed, unless Russia is resolved to
fight at once. In view of England’s
great superiority at sea and her pos­
session of all the available coal in the
Eastern ports, Russia will probably,
take a conciliatory tone for the pres­
ent.”
The Herald correspondent visited
Marquis Ito today, and asked him
whether the Jajanese government
would sell the cruisers Chitose and
Sakagi to America. The marquis hesi­
tated a moment, and replied:
“I will make inquiries of my naval
colleagues, but I think I may say that
Japan prefers to get possession of all
the ships building for her as soon as
possible. Orders have already been
made to bring the ships to Japan, and
the builders have been requested to
hasten their completion.”
After a pause the marquis continued
slowly and impressively:
“The news of the last few days in­
dicates a critical state of affairs else­
where than on the Western continent,
and we consider it only prudent to con •
tinue our provisions for the national
defense. I hope the people of the
United States will not take offense at
Japan’s unwillingness to part with
these cruisers. I have always appreci­
ated their kindly feelings for Japan.
The United States is a nation above all
others where public sentiment abso­
lutely controls the national policy, and
for that reason I wish to have the peo­
ple there understand that Japan re­
tains the ships, not from a lack of
'willingness to oblige the United States,
but because she needs them herself.”
“In case of war between the United
States and Spain, your excellency,” the
correspondent asked, “will Japan al­
low the warships of both belligerents
to take coal at Japanese ports, or refuse
it to both?”
“That, opens a long vista of possibil­
ities,” he replied. “Some authorities
contend that coal and even provisions
should be contraband of war, as both
are necessary to maintain hostilities at
sea. Whenever war is declared be­
tween two or more powers, Japan, if
neutral, will bear in mind in deciding
the coal question the manner in which
her decision will affect all the belliger- |
ents and her own interests.”
The Herald correspondent learns that I
Japan has received a cable from Eng- |
land for all the warships building for
her in English private yards, consist­
ing of three 15,000-ton battle ships and
three first-class armored cruisers of ;
about 10,000 tons each. The offer has
been refused.
REVENUE
NEW
CUTTERS
The Senate Passes a Bill for the Con­
struction of Eight.
Washington, March 16.—During the
session of three hours today the senate
passed a considerable number of bills
from the general calendar, among them
being one authorizing the secretary of
the treasury to have constructed eight
vessels for the revenue cutter service,
as follows: One to take the place of
the Seward, cost not to exceed $160,-
000; one to take the place of the Mc­
Lane, cost not to exceed $160,000; one
to take the place of the Boutwell, cost
not to exceed $160,000; one for service
on and in the vicinity of the Columbia
river bar, Pacific coast, cost not to ex­
ceed $250,000; one for harbor service
at Philadelphia, to replace the steamer
Washington, cost not to exceed $45,-
000; one for harbor service at Boston,
to replace the steamer Hamlin, coAt not
to exceed $45,000; one for harbor ser­
vice at New York, to replace the Chan­
dler, cost not to exceed $45,000.
The national quarantine bill was
made the regular order, and will be
taken up probably on Friday.
The proceeding in the house today
were utterly devoid of public interest.
The time was devoted to District of
Columbia business. This was conclud­
ed at 4:15 P. M. The senate bill was
passed to change the name of the port
of collection at Suspension Bridge, to
Niagara Falls. The senate bill was
passed which granted a right-of-way
through the Indian territory to the
Dennison, Bonham & New Orleans
railroad, also a senate bill granting a
right-of-way through the Winnebago
Indian reservation to the Northwestern
road; also to authorize the Monroe
company to construct a bridge across
the Red river at Grand Ecore.
MRS.
The
THURSTON
DEAD.
Senator’s Wife Expired
Anita in Cuba.
on
the
Havana, March 16.—Consul-Gen­
eral Lee received the following tele­
gram this afternoon from Mr. Barker,
United States consul at Sagua la
Grande:
‘The wife of Senator Thurston died
on the Anita today. Shall give every
attention and wire you from Boca.”
Meager advices say that Mrs. Thurs­
ton died from apoplexy about 8 o’clock
this morning, when the yacht was in
sight of port.
The Anita left Matanzas last night
with all the party except Representa­
tives Smith and Cummings, who went
to Sagua by rail. The passage from
Havana to Matanzas was very rough,
and that to Sagua even worse. It is
thought .that this, together with the
rough passage down the coast, may
have hastened the end, but nothing
definite is known here.
Created a Sensation.
Madrid, March 16.—A great sensa­
tion has been caused here by an official
dispatch from Havana, saying that the
insurgent leaders, Cayito, Alvares and
Nunez have been killed by other in­
surgents, while the former were on
their way to tender their submission to
the Spaniards. Official circles here say
that the action of Cayito and his com­
panions is proof that an important sec­
tion of the insurgents is anxious to ac­
cept the “legal regime.”
When there is snow in orchards mice
are liable to do much damage unless
pretty close watch is kept. Wherever
a mouse has been working set a trap
and catch him when he comes again.
A bit of toasted cheese will tempt him
from apple bark every time. If the
tree is badly girdled cut grafts from
the limbs of the same trees and insert
them in both the upper and lower por­
tions of bark around the cut so that a
Baltimore cans 1,230,000 bushels of
union may be effected. Both will grow
oysters per annum.
together.
The wheat traders are kept busy
these days watching Leiter and Ar­
mour, and are unable to see their way
clearly in May. They have given up
fighiing Leiter, and if he is to have
any scrimmage it will be with Armour.
The latter has been buying’ in the
Northwest and Southwest, and will
bring 900 cars of wheat from the North­
west to Chicago. Last week he was
the seller of May. There was also
liquidation by holders here and in the
Northwest, the latter being closely
identified with Armour. Shorts in the
Northwest have been covering, some
large lines having been taken. No one
but scalpers has the temerity to sell
May short, and they do not stand long,
as they know that Leiter controls it,
and can put the price where he desires.
The attention of the trade is attracted
to the July and September. There is a
disposition to discount the effects ot a
possible large crop here and in Europe
this year by sellling the new crop
futures at the wide difference under
May. Those who have been bulls on
May, if they are in the market at all,
are selling July and September. The
former has the preference, but there is
more risk in selling it, owing to the
crop uncertainties. Some traders on
July at 90c think that September at
78c is about on a right basis.. On the
other hand some very good traders
who have been and are still long on
May are bearish on September and be­
lieve it should be sold on all bulges.
They are afraid of the short side of
July, but think the September a safe
sale at 12c under the July. No one is
selling May wheat now except Armour
and those who have case stuff to de­
liver. The shorts are getting out, and
the marker is narrowing so that the
speculative shortage by the first of May
is liable to be very small. Those who
have the wheat bought will get the
cash stuff in May. As Chicago is the
highest market in the country, May
wheat here being 5c over New York
and Baltimore, 4%c over St. Louis,
6 3-8c over Toledo, 6%o over cash
wheat in Minneapolis and Duluth, it is
natural that wheat should be drawn
from other than the regular sections
and shipped to this market.
Portland Market.
Wheat—Walla Walla, 75 @ 77c; Val­
ley and Bluestem, 78@80c per bushel.
Flour—Best grades, $3.85; graham,
$3.40; superfine, $2.35 per barrel.
Oats—Choice white, 36@37c; choice
gray, 33 @ 34c per bushel.
Barley—Feed barley, $17 @18.50;
brewing, $20 per ton.
Millstuffs—Bran, $18 per ton; mid­
dlings, $23; shorts, $18.
Hay—Timothy, $12.50; clover, $10
@11; Oregon wild hay. $9@10 per ton.
Eggs—-Oregon, 11 @ 12c per dozen.
Butter—Fancy creamery, 45 @ 50c;
fair to good, 40@45c; dairy, 35@40c
per roll.
Cheese—Oregon full cream, 12%.c;
Young America, 13 @ 14c.
Poultry—Chickens, mixed, $3.00@
3.50 per dozen; hens, $3 50@4.50;
geese, $6.00@$7.00; ducks, $5.00@
6.00 per dozen; turkeys, live, 11 @ 12c
per pound.
Potatoes—Oregon Burbanks, 40 @ 50c
per sack; sweets, $1.75 @2 per cental.
Onions—Oregon, $2.25 @2.60 per
sack.
Hops—14 @ 16c per pound for new
crop; 1896 crop, 4@6c.
Wool—Valley, 14@ 16c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, 7@12c; mohair, 20 @
22c per pound.
Mutton—Gross, best sheep, wethers
and ewes, 4c; dressed mutton, 7c;
spring lambs, 5XC Per pound.
Hogs—Gross, choice heavy, $4.25;
light and feeders, $3.00@4.00; dressed,
|5.00 @5.50 per 100 pounds.
Beef—Gross, top steers, $3.50 @
8.75; cows, $2.50@3; dressed beef, 6J^
@7c per pound.
Veal—-Large, 6@6J^c; small, 7@8c
per pound.
Seattle Market.
^Potatoes—-Yakimas, $14 per ton;
natives, $11 @13; sweets, 2c per pound;
box of 60 pounds, $1.
Butter—Fancy native creamery,
brick, 27c; ranch, 22 @23c; dairy, 18
@22c; Iowa fancy creamery, 25c.
Cheese—Native Washington, 12 @
13c; Eastern cheese, 12^c.
Eggs—Fresh ranch, 15c; California
ranch, 14c.
Meats—Choice dressed beef steers,
8c; cows, 7@7J^c; mutton, 8J£c; pork,
7c; veal, small, 8o.
Poultry—Chickens, live, per pound,
hens, 11 @ 12c; dressed, 14c; turkeys,
live, 12c; dressed, 16c.
Fresh Fish—Halibut, 6@7c; steel
heads, 6@7c; salmon trout, 10c; floun­
ders and sole, 3@4c; tom cod, 4c; ling
cod, 4@5c; rock cod, 5c-; smelt, 2^@
4c; herring, 3c.
Olympia oysters, per sack, $3@3.50.
Corn—Whole, $23; cracked, per ton,
$23; feed meal, $23 per ton.
Barley—Rolled or ground, per ton,
$23; whole, $22.
Flour—Patents, per barrel, $4.25@
4.50; straights, $4.00;
California
brands, $4.65; Dakota brands, $5.40 @
$5.75; buckwheat flour, $6.
Millstuffs—Bran, per ton,$17; shorts,
per ton, $18 @19.
Feed—Chopped feed, $18@20 per
ton; middlings, per ton, $24; oil cake
meal, per ton, $35.
Hay—Puget Sound, new, per ton,
$12@14; Eastern Washington timothy,
$18; alfalfa, $12; straw, $7.
Wheat—Feed wheat, per ton, $23.
Oats—Choice, per ton, $23.
San Francisco Market.
Wool—Nevada, 11 @ 13c; Oregon, 12
@14c; Southern coast lambs, 7@8c.
Hops—12@17J^c per pound.
Millstuffs — Middlings, $20@22.50;
California bran, $16.00@16.50per ton.
Onions—Silverskins, $2.40@2.75 per
cental.
Eggs—Store, 11c; ranch, 11}^@
12^0.
Cheese—Fancy mild, new, 9J^c; old,
9c per pound.
Butter—Fancy creamery, 18 %c; do
seconds, 17J^c; fancy dairy, 17c; good
to choice, 15 @ 16c per pound.
Fresh Fruit—Apples, 40 @ 65c per
large box; grapes, 25@40c; Isabella,
60@75c; peaches, 50c@$1; pears, 75c
@$1 per box; plums,' 20 @35c.
Potatoes—Early Rose, 65 @ 75c.
Citrus Fruit—Oranges, navels, $1.25
@3.00; Mexican limes, $5.50@6.00;
California lemons, choice, $2.25; do
common, 75c@$l,25 per box.
Hay—Wheat, $16 @19.75; wheat and
oat, $16@18; oat, $14.50 @16.50; best
barley, $16.50; alfalfa,
$10.50@
11; clover, $11 @18.
TWO
FINE
LATEST SOCIETY FAD
CRUISERS.
Tlio Gov'ernment Secures a Pair of Bra­
zilian Vessels.
■ Washington, March 16.—A week’s
-negotiations closed today by the tri­
umphant purchase by the navy depart­
ment in Loudon of the two fine cruisers i
Amazonas and Admiral Ahrenall. built
ami building at Elsewick for the Bra­
zilian government. Possibly the offi­
cials took more pleasure in closing the
business in this matter because of the-
Knowledge that Spanish agents had
been striving to secure these very ships,
and that to Spain, it is said, they would
be of much greater value in case of
trouble than to the United States.
The next question is how to get the
ships home, and that has not yet been
settled, according to the secretary of
the navy. The United States flag will
be hoisted over the new ships within a
week, probably, and just as soon as the
crew can be put aboard the Amazonas,
she will start for the United States.
The other vessel will follow at the
earliest possible moment. The terms
of the sale are secret.
The availability of the two Brazilian
ships was first brought to the attention
of the navy department by Mr. Lane,
agent of the Nordenfeldt Company,who
was authorized to dispose of these ships
building at Elsewick, and two others
in course of construction in France.
Mr. Lane said today that the two ships
purchased would be a most desirable
acquisition to the American navy, as
they were the latest and best products
of the famous Armstrong yards. One
of the ships is complete in every re­
spect, has her coal supply and ammuni­
tion on board, and steam can be. raised
at any time. There will be no trouble
in bringing this ship across, as an ade­
quate force from the local yards can
be secured for the service. It is said
the coal and ammunition on bbard
passed with the sale to the United
States. The ammunition is not of the
kind in use by the American navy, so
that the supply of ammunition is a
necessary adjunct of the new ships.
The other ship has been launched,
but it will take some time to make her
ready for sea. Mr. Lane believes, how­
ever, that there will be no difficulty in
bringing her over immediately if in is
desired to make the move without de­
lay. as the hull of the ship is so well
along that she could be towed, and her
own sail power utilized for the trip.
Senator Proctor visited the White
House and up-town departments today,
and his calls excited a great deal of in­
terest. He spent half an hour with
Secretary Alger, explaining, it is be­
lieved, the military situation.in Cuba,
and afterwards held a conference with
Judge Day, assistant secretary of state.
Then he went to the White House, and
was closeted with the president for two
hours. When he emerged from the
room he courteously declined to speak
regarding the nature of the informa­
tion he has communicated to.the presi-.
dent.
The two Brazilian ships will be ex­
tremely valuable additions to the Uni­
ted States navy in either war or peace,
in the opinion of Secretary Long, who
acknowledges they have been bought
by the United States. They are steel-
sheathed and coppered, with twin
screws. The Amazonas is rated at
1,400 tons displacement, with an indi­
cated horsepower, under natural
draught, of 7,000, which is calculated
to develop 20 knots «»peed.
Thus, while the ship is about the
size of the Charleston, she- is much
faster. Her armament is also much
more formidable, not so much in cali­
ber, for the main battery is made up of
six inch gunsr'but the guns are what is
known as 50-caliber length, giving them
an unusual range and power. In addi­
tion to this they have 10 6-pounder
quick-firing guns, four 1-pounders, four
Maxim machine guns, and two boat or
field guns.
The torpedo tubes are
three in number.
The coal capacity is 850 tons, giving
her an effective steaming radius of
8,000 knots, a most valuable feature,
inasmuch as it wo<ld enable the ship
to cross and recross the Atlantic with­
out coaling. Such a vessel as a com­
merce destroyer would be vastly more
effective than what appears to be more
powerful craft, because of their ability
to get along on long cruises without
touching at neutral ports to coal, and
thus exposing themselves to capture.
The bureau of ordnance of the war
department opened bids today for a
large supply of armor-piercing projec­
tiles, and for 12,000,000 rifle ball car­
tridges. The bidding brought together
a number of representatives of large
steel and ammunition companies, some
of whom took occasion to give assur­
ances that in the present emergency,
government would be given the prefer­
ence over commercial orders.
The bidders for 'steel projectiles,
varying in size from the 8-inch steel­
capped shot to the 1,000-pound shot,
were the Midvale, Steel Company, the
Batha-Illingsworth Co., the Carpenter
Stoel Company and the Furth Sterling
Company. The bids varied only slight­
ly on the various clasess of heavy shot,
running from $116 each for the 8-inch
to $135 each from the 1,000-pounders.
The bids for rifle cartridges were in
two parts, 10,000,000 being standard
metallic ball cartidges, with brown
powder, and 2,000,000 new cartridges,
with smokeless powder. There were
three bidders, viz: The Union Metal­
lic Cartridge Company, the United
States Cartridge Company, and the
Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
The bids were the same in each case,
$18.50 for the brown-powder cart­
ridges, and $27 for the smokeless pow­
der cartridges. One company offered
to deliver 50,000 at once, and all the
offers contemplated a delivery of 100,-
000 a day after a few days.
The bids for shot, shell and cart­
ridges will be considered, and the
awards made within the next few days.
Osaka has been called the New York
of Japan. With the manufacturing
villages that cluster around it, it has a
population of about a million.
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photo with name and address
plainly written on back, which
will be returned to you unharmed
or di-.tigured in any manner.
Large size, like cut, one for-50c.
three for $1. including a 14 K.
rolled gold enameled brooch.
Small size, one for 25c, three for
50c. Hand painted 35c eaeh extra.
Owing to the special low price
we are making, to introduce these
goods, we must invariably have
cash with the order. We solicit
correspondence Send stamp for
highly illustrated catalogue,
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photos furnished. Estimates furnished from one dozen to one million.
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Carrousel for Bicycles.
The Pope’s Paris Property.
Ordinary bicycles can be used in a
The pope has just become a Parisian
new style of carrousel, which has a per­ landlord. As the result of a lengthy
manent circular guide rail, which car­ litigation before the tribunal of Limo­
ries sliding brackets, having projec­ ges Leo XIII becomes the owner of one
tions, in which the bicycle frames can I of the finest private residences in Paris
be locked to hold them in an upright —-the Hotel du Plessis-Beliere, on the
position to be propelled around the . Place de la Concorde. The hotel, to­
track.
gether with a chateau and lands, was
OF COURSE.
bequeathed to the Vatican by the late
We all know what toothache is, with the Marquise de Plessis-Beliere. The heirs
nagging, jumping, throbbing of a single contested the legacy, and for some
nerve in a single tooth. Now when we time it seemed that they would win,
come*-to reflect that a system of nerves as the constitutionality of the pope
concentrated in some part of the body are owning property in France seemed
all aching at once, with their throbs and doubtful.
pulsations of pain, we know what the worst
form of neuralgia is. It is very common,
very violent, simply because it is very
often, like toothache, allowed to take its
own course. Now it is known as a fact
that when St. Jacobs Oil is used on the
parts affected, with patient application, the
pain will succumb and relief will certainly
follow. This is true of acute or chronic
cases, founded upon the testimony of many
who have been cured of the worst form.
Sea weeds do not draw nourishment
from the soil at the bottom of the sea,
but from the matter held in solution
in sea water.
HYPNOTIC
WONDERS.
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.
We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word “ CASTORIA,” and
“ PITCHER’S CASTORIA,” as our Trade Mark.
I, Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massachusetts,
was the originator of “ PITCHER’S CASTORIA,”
the same that has borne and does now bear the
fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on
every wrapper. This is the original ‘ ‘ PITCHER’S
CASTORIA ” which has been used in the homes
of the mothers of America for over thirty years.
Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is
¿he kind you have always bought* and has the
signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the
wrapper. No one has authority from me to use
my name except The Centaur Company of which
Chas. H. Fletcher is President.
S* 1897.
SAMUEL PITCHER, M.D.
No one need go to Paris now to see all that
is marvelous in hypnotism. In the hypnotic
wards of many hospitals of this country are
My doctor said I would die, but Piso’s
hypnotic subjects that a mere' glance, it is
said, throws them into the trance state. But Cure for Consumption cured me.—Amos
in order to overcome that obstinate kidney Kelner, Cherry Valley, Ill., Nov. 23, ’9§.
trouble, the persistent use of Hostetter’s Stom­
ach Bitters is necessary. Use it also systemat­
ically for malarial,bilious dyspeptic, rheumatic
and.nervous diseases.
STAMINA
“You don’t mean to say, Jones, that
you paid $150 for that suit?” “Well, Strength of Nerve, Vitality, En-
^rgy, Vigor, Vim and Bounce
I should say not. I had it charged.”
—Are given into the system by—
A fter being swindled by aU others, send us stamp
for particulars of King Solomon’s Treasure, the
ONLY renewer of manly strength.
MASON
CHEMICAL CO., P. O. Box 747, Philadelphia, Pa.
A well-known Kansas City preacher
says that his chief ambition in youth
was to become a pirate.
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.
Allen’s Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It’s the greatest comfort discov­
ery of the age. Allen’s Foot-Ease makes
tight-fitting or new shoes feel easy. It is a
certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp,
callous and hot, tired aching feet. We
have over 10,000 testimonials of cures. Try
it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen 8. Olm­
sted; Le Roy, N. Y.
It is a nerve tonic—-an invigorant, builds up
vital energy and makes manhood complete. If
you are weak read Dr. Sanden’s new book
“Three Classes of Men,” it is worth $100 to any
weak man. It is free by mail or at the office.
Call or address
SANDEN ELECTRIC BELT CO.
253 West Washington St., Portland, Or.
Please mention this Paper.
When civilization reaches the perfect
standard barbers will not eat garlic.
EITC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousnes
■ 11 u after first day’s use of Dr. Kline’s Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE 8*4.00 trial
bottle and treatise. DR. B. H« KUNE, Ltd,, 930
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Whistling is practically unknown
among the Icelanders, who regard it as
irreligious and a violation of the di­
vine law.
grow paying crops because they’re
fresh and always the best. For
sale everywhere. Refuse substitutes.
Stick to Ferry’s Seeds and prosper.
1898 Seed Annual free. Write for it.
D. M. FERRY & CO., Detroit, Mich.
•MOOMS
FOR 14 CENTS
We wish to pain 150,000 new cus­
tomers, ana hence offer
1 Pkg. 13 Day Radish,
1 Pkg. Early Spring Turnip,
1 ** Earliest Red Beet,
1 “ Bismarck Cucumber,
1 a Queen Victoria Lettuce,
1 '* Klondyke Melon,
1 *' Jumbo Giant Onion,
8 ° Brilliant Elower Seeds,
Worth $1.00, for 14 cents.
Above 10 pkgs, worth $1.00, we will
mail you free, together with our
great Plant and Seed Catalogue
upon receipt of this notice and 14c.
postage. We invite your trade and
know when you once try Salzer’s
seeds you will never get along with­
out them. Potatoes at $ 1.50
a Bbl. Catalog alone5c. No. P.O.
OTCB IBJVJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys­
tem effectually, dispels colds, head­
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro­
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac­
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug­
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro­
cure it promptly for-any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KV»
AEW YORK. N.V-
SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS.
18f||f" ■ T Make money by succesf ul
Inf U L fl I speculation in Chicago. We
WW n r 11 I buy and sell wheat on mar-
W 11 lai fl I gins. Fortuneshave been
made on a small beginning by trading in fu­
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erence given. Several years’ experience on the
Chicago Board of Trade, and a thorough know­
ledge of the business. Send for our free refer­
ence book. DOWNING, HOPKINS & Co.,
Chicago Board of Trade Brokers. Offices in
Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Wash.
YOUR LIVER
Is it Wrong?
Get it Right.
Keep it Right.
Moore’s Revealed Remedy will do it. Three
doses will make you feel better. Get it from
your druggist or any wholesale drug house, or
from Stewart & Holmes Drug Co., Seattle.
INDIAN WARSVrï&oVX-
mation important to survivors and widow s of
Indian war veterans. TABER & WHITMAN CO.,
Pension and Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. C.
for tracing and locating Gold or SllVer
Ore, lost or buried treasures. M.. 1>.
FOWLER, Box 337, Southington, Conn.
No. 19, ’98.
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St. Louis, March 15.—The Missis­
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The latest cure for a rattlesnake bite
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